Across
- 3. being too worked up that leads to anxiety and poor performance
- 4. negative emotional state associated with arousal and characterised or accompanied by feelings of nervousness, apprehension and worry
- 5. a theory which predicts that everyone will achieve their maximum performance within a different zone of arousal
- 11. a pattern of negative physiological states and psychological responses occurring in situations where people perceive threats to their well-being, which they may be unable to meet
- 12. a temporary, ever-changing mood state that is an emotional response to any situation considered to be threatening
- 15. mental sign of arousal which increases as someone becomes aroused
Down
- 1. physical sign of arousal which increases when someone is aroused
- 2. a theory that predicts a combination of self confidence, somatic anxiety and cognitive anxiety will determine the level of performance
- 5. a theory which predicts maximum performance will occur at moderate levels of arousal
- 6. not being up for it, bored etc. leads to poor performance
- 7. term for the physical signs of arousal
- 8. mental sign of arousal which narrows when aroused
- 9. a behavioural tendency to feel threatened even in situations that are not really threatening. This can lead to higher levels of state anxiety
- 10. physical sign of arousal
- 13. a state of alertness, anticipation and all-round readiness
- 14. term for the mental signs of arousal